Presents an introduction to the theory and practice of person-centred counselling while incorporating developments in the approach. This title features the inclusion of 'relational depth', a key development for the person-centred approach and counselling generally; and of diversity issues covering religion, gender and sexual orientation.

Addresses the key question of how therapists can meet their clients at a level of relational depth. This book shows how different aspects of the therapist combine to facilitate a relationally-deep encounter, highlight the personal blocks which may be encountered along the way, and introduce therapeutic concepts - such as holistic listening.

Presents an introduction to the theory and practice of person-centred counselling while incorporating developments in the approach. This title features the inclusion of 'relational depth', a key development for the person-centred approach and counselling generally; and of diversity issues covering religion, gender and sexual orientation.

'This is a useful book for those who use person-centred counselling in their practice, or who are training to become person-centred counsellors' - Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Journal of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Developing Person-Centred Counselling, Second Edition is designed to help counsellors improve their skills within the person-centred approach. ...

Demonstrates the potential range and importance of training in the field of person-centred training. This book covers selecting and supporting trainers, selecting course members, skills development, supervision and other professional issues.

'This is a book that is rooted in the origins of person-centred therapy but stands at the cutting edge of new ideas developing in this tradition. It will reinvigorate those of us already immersed in this tradition. It should convince newcomers of the vitality and potential of this approach to therapy' - Tim Bond, University of Bristol 'This book is clearly a labour of love by two authors with ...

Addresses the key question of how therapists can meet their clients at a level of relational depth. This book shows how different aspects of the therapist combine to facilitate a relationally-deep encounter, highlight the personal blocks which may be encountered along the way, and introduce therapeutic concepts - such as holistic listening.

Presents personal accounts of individual clients and counsellors, who each relate their own very different experiences of counselling. This book explores such issues as identity, expectations, trust, power and boundaries in the client-counsellor relationship. It offers an analysis of the implications for the counselling relationship.

Represents a contribution to the development of the person-centred approach. This title is intended for teachers and students of counselling and psychology and those who consider themselves to be person-centred in their approach to helping clients.

'This is a useful book for those who use person-centred counselling in their practice, or who are training to become person-centred counsellors' - Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Journal of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Developing Person-Centred Counselling, Second Edition is designed to help counsellors improve their skills within the person-centred approach. ...

Demonstrates the potential range and importance of training in the field of person-centred training. This book covers selecting and supporting trainers, selecting course members, skills development, supervision and other professional issues.